D'entrer (en. To enter)

/dɑ̃tʁe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
To penetrate a closed space or building.
I am going to enter the house.
Je vais d'entrer dans la maison.
To begin to be part of a group or institution.
She decided to enter university this year.
Elle a décidé d'entrer à l'université cette année.
To access a computer system or platform.
You need to enter your credentials to access the account.
Vous devez d'entrer vos identifiants pour accéder au compte.

Etymology

From the verb "entrer" with the preposition "de" in elided form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get to the heart of the matter
To start discussing the main topic.
entrer dans le vif du sujet
to get in touch
To establish a connection or communication with someone.
entrer en contact
to enter history
To become notorious or recognized in a historical context.
d'entrer dans l'histoire

Related Words

enter
To penetrate a space or situation.
entrer
entrance
The action of entering or a place of access.
entrée
entries
Access or invitations to events.
entrées

Slang Meanings

To quickly enter a place.
I quickly entered the room before it closed.
Je suis d'entrer vite dans la salle avant qu'il ne ferme.
To enter a social group.
He managed to enter the group in no time.
Il a réussi à d'entrer dans la bande en un rien de temps.